Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| PB-10037A | 04/01/2011 | 10038759 | Ready | 06/27/2011 | |
| PB-10037A | 04/01/2011 | 10038759 | Gm: onstar is making incomplete calls without the driver knowing. when have a data connection. *rm | 06/27/2011 | |
| 3781 | 10018553 | B3840 (park lamp signal circuit low) and/or b3841 (park lamp signal circuit high). *tt | 01/05/2006 | ||
| 050844027 | 09/01/2005 | 10017841 | Information on vehicles with a stored history dtc b1259 antenna ground circuit. *tt | 12/05/2005 | |
| 3505 | 10016490 | Diagnostic trouble codes involving mass air flow (maf)/intake air temperature (iat) sensor; barometric pressure (baro) sensor; engine oil pressure (eop) sensor; throttle position (tp) sensor; accelerator pedal position (app) sensor; a/c ref | 09/14/2005 | ||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 07/17/2012 | 72000 | 1 | |
| I plugged my cell phone into the car charger in the front console. when i returned to the car after about 15 minutes, it was filled with smoke that was coming out of the car charger. i immediately unplugged the charger. i tried to start the car and it was completely dead. after examining the fuses, i noticed that the one for the charger as well as the one for the interior lights was completely melted. after further research it was discovered that the wiring harness under the dash was completely melted - had i not gone out when i did, the car probably would have caught fire. this should never have happened - there should be safety features int he vehicle to cut the power to the charger immediately if there is a short. it was towed to the dealer last night. they are claiming this is not covered by warranty though this is obviously a problem with the rendezvous. besides this - the check engine light has been on twice, the transmission is about to go, the alarm system never worked as well as the remote start. they sold me a vehicle with known issues and don't want to stand behind it. i don't think i will ever buy a buick again. *tr | |||
| 07/17/2012 | 72000 | ||
| I plugged my cell phone into the car charger in the front console. when i returned to the car after about 15 minutes, it was filled with smoke that was coming out of the car charger. i immediately unplugged the charger. i tried to start the car and it was completely dead. after examining the fuses, i noticed that the one for the charger as well as the one for the interior lights was completely melted. after further research it was discovered that the wiring harness under the dash was completely melted - had i not gone out when i did, the car probably would have caught fire. this should never have happened - there should be safety features int he vehicle to cut the power to the charger immediately if there is a short. it was towed to the dealer last night. they are claiming this is not covered by warranty though this is obviously a problem with the rendezvous. besides this - the check engine light has been on twice, the transmission is about to go, the alarm system never worked as well as the remote start. they sold me a vehicle with known issues and don't want to stand behind it. i don't think i will ever buy a buick again. | |||
| 01/10/2010 | 30000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 buick rendevous. while driving approximately 25 mph the fuel gauge reading began to fluctuate. the contact stated that he was unable to tell what the actual amount of fuel in the vehicle was. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians replaced the main computer module and the fuel gauge. a new sensor was also installed in the fuel tank. the failure continued after the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000. | |||
| 01/10/2010 | 30000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 buick rendevous. while driving approximately 25 mph the fuel gauge reading began to fluctuate. the contact stated he was unable to tell what the accurate amount of fuel in the vehicle was. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians replaced the main computer module and the fuel gauge. also, a new sensor was installed in the fuel tank. the failure continued after the repairs. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000. ds | |||
| 09/21/2010 | 68847 | ||
| On sept.21, 2010, while driving my child to school. i pulled out into the highway where my 2006 buick rendezvous stalled out and the service engine light soon came on. on sept.22, 2010 i took my rendezvous to the buick shop where they scanned for codes that came back as the camshaft position sensor faulty. a new sensor was installed and codes cleared on sept.23, 2010. on sept.23, 2010 my rendezvous stalled again and service engine light soon came on while driving on the interstate. on sept.24, 2010 i returned my rendezvous to the dealer, they scanned for codes and the codes came back as the camshaft position sensor faulty again. after a thorough investigation the mechanic found that the part #15306175 a connector and part #15832816 f-harness on the rendezvous had a short ground and melted wires. part #15306175 connector is an egr power valve solenoid connector and part #15832816 f-harness is the harness asm-eng wires. the harness in question was sitting on the top of the battery because of a flaw in the design of engine wiring and where the wire is made to hook on the engine belt cover. this caused the wire harness to be covered in battery acid and corrode and melt the wires. my 2006 buick rendezvous had 68,847 miles on the vehicle at the time this problem started with a repair cost of $330.64 for the camshaft position sensor faulty code which really was not the problem to begin with to the cost of $1,113.95 for the replacement of the engine wiring harness being flawed. because this to me is a safety issue that can and could be prevented. i have checked out other buick rendezvous on sale and owned by others in my area and the same problem is occurring on these vehicles. the electrical short and melting of the wires could have caused a serious accident for me and my family or other | |||
| 01/14/2010 | 51000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 buick rendezvous. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph the vehicle lost power. the contact had difficulty driving onto the emergency lane. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the dealer stated that the body modular which is a part of the computer failed. the dealer replaced the body modular at the owners expense since there were no recalls or warranties related to the failure. the buick manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer to be repaired. the failure mileage was 51,000. | |||
| 01/03/2010 | 40000 | 1 | |
| 40,000 miles trans went out. starting grinding incident @same time. *tr | |||
| 03/01/2006 | 90000 | 3 | 12/09/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 buick rendezvous. while driving between 25 to 35 mph the vehicle would stall and become very difficult to restart. the dealer offered to inspect the vehicle but she declined and stated that they would improperly inspect the vehicle. she suspects that rain enters inside of the headlights, tail lights, and the cabin. the failure mileage was 90,000. the current mileage was 103,000. updated 11/12/09 *cn the consumer stated she also has a water problem with the vehicle. water continues to enter the vehicle through the floorboard. the seats failed and the ac was not cooling properly which was part of the problem with the electrical system. the consumer stated the problem were due to water become trapped inside the headlamps and rear assembly receptacles. updated 11/17/09 | |||
| 11/08/2007 | 17542 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 buick rendezvous. the contact heard a grinding sound and the brakes became hard when the brake pedal was depressed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they replaced the front and rear brakes. shortly afterward, the automatic transmission, wiring for the all-wheel drive, wiring for the speed sensors, and the rear tie rods were all replaced between 17,500 and 22,000 miles. the rear driver's side door also fell off the vehicle and was re-adjusted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer at least once a month for failed components. the failure mileage was 17,542 and current mileage was 23,126. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/30/2005 | 3100 | 5 | 11/25/2005 |
| Dt*: the consumer stated while driving 30 to 40 mph, the vehicle pulled to the left side with front end vibrations. the vehicle was taken to the dealership; the tie rod ends and both tires were replaced. after driving the vehicle, the same problems still continued. *jb starter stayes engaged until engine is turned off. updated 02/26/06. *jb | |||